UPDATE @ 11:25 AM: Evacuated residents are sheltering safely in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, Florida. LFD crews are with them now. #GasLeak at 316 East Palm Drive. 4-inch gas line was hit by construction workers. Lakeland Fire Department is on scene now. All residents have been…
Annual Polk County Peace Officers' Memorial Set for May 4th In observance of 2017 National Police Week, the Fraternal Order of Police Polk County Lodge #46 and the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Inc., will present the 30th Annual Polk County Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Thursday, May 4, 2017,…
Lakeland, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Connor Walker (DOB 12/07/1993) and charged him with FSS 784.045(2) 3 counts Commit Aggravated Battery, FSS 784.021(1)(A).. Agg Assault Deadly Weapon w/o Intent to Kill, FSS 790.23(1)(A). Poss of Firearm Convicted Felon, FSS 893.13(6)(B) Cannabis Posses not more than 20…